Chilean nut exports revised up

Chilenut President Juan Esteban Rodriguez tells FreshFruitPortal.com that, despite the growth achieved in the Indian market, the industry continues to deal with historically low prices due to quality issues.

February 08 , 2024

Conditions for interstate movement of fresh citrus from oriental fruit fly quarantine area modified

This Federal Order provides relief to the growers by establishing a new treatment approach under which fresh citrus fruit from non-core areas may enter domestic commerce outside of the quarantine, using alternative fumigation and subsequent cold treatment methods.

February 08 , 2024

Florida successfully controls deadly pest

Initially, peppers were hit especially hard, with leaves curling and growth altered due to the infection.

February 07 , 2024

Agrovision celebrates 10th anniversary

In just a decade, Agrovision has become the third-largest grower of blueberries in Peru, capturing the leading position in the global premium blueberry market.

February 07 , 2024

IBO announces Driscoll’s Mario Steta as new chairman

Steta will succeed McPherson, formerly the general manager of Australian company Costa Group’s berry business, who held the IBO President’s position for eight years.

February 07 , 2024

Weakened commodity prices drive farmer sentiment down

There was an increase in the proportion of producers anticipating a decline in financial performance for the upcoming year, with the figure rising from 20% in December to 31% in January.

February 07 , 2024